Loose Skin Naturally Improving Before and Afters

hedwighigh
hedwighigh Posts: 299
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Come people put up pictures. Not all of us can afford surgery but want hope that there is a way of this naturally improving.
I've read and read and read that strength training and gaining muscle decreases loose skin but I've yet to see pictures that prove this.
Please show us your success. :flowerforyou: It doesn't matter what the method was ... you can put your pictures after surgery too but please note that it was from surgery.

Note: I am not suggesting that surgery is any "worse" or "better" than natural methods. I (and others) just can't afford it. :blushing:

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  • hedwighigh
    hedwighigh Posts: 299
    No one? Sadness... :frown:
  • tobiwood1977
    tobiwood1977 Posts: 92
    When I lost 70 lbs I had no loose skin. I did it by going vegan and I exercised five days a week for at least three hours. I have gained weight back due to an injury. I am hoping that when I get back down and go down below where I was at before I will not have to deal with loose skin.
  • LPCoder
    LPCoder Posts: 404 Member
    I am still in the "before" stage, but improving. I found that a brisk loofa followed by cocoa butter cream really helps encourage the skin to rejuvenate itself. It is a slow process, but I do see slow results.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    I am still in the "before" stage, but improving. I found that a brisk loofa followed by cocoa butter cream really helps encourage the skin to rejuvenate itself. It is a slow process, but I do see slow results.

    This. Massaging 100% pure cocoa butter into the skin after a shower/bath is helpful.
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    I hardly ever do this, but...bump.
  • RockaholicMama
    RockaholicMama Posts: 786 Member
    I'd love to see pictures as well, since this is a concern of mine as well.
  • jpinge
    jpinge Posts: 71 Member
    yes please share!!!!! I am ever so hopeful that it will eventually go away without surgery!!!
  • Narisong
    Narisong Posts: 191
    bump
  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    Cocoa butter encourages the skin to tighten? I thought it was just for helping reduce skin discoloration. I have a little tire and I've only lost 1/5 of my goal. I'm hoping strongly that it tightens as I lose. I do stretching/yoga. I hope that will help. Lowfat dairy (kefir) seems to have helped in the past to "suck" my ab tires in.
  • lappyd425
    lappyd425 Posts: 112 Member
    Bump...would love to hear from other people on this....
  • PinkiePie07
    PinkiePie07 Posts: 103 Member
    I'm wondering the same thing. I take good care of my skin but I have a bit to lose, so I'm worried about having loose skin as well. Granted, I'm not letting it stop me from losing weight but I can't afford a surgery either to have it removed. I want to tone out too as well, but getting access to weight machines means I need to find a day when my boyfriend is home and he can use his card to get me into the student fitness center or going back home and using my mom's.
  • lauristewart
    lauristewart Posts: 379 Member
    I have no good news....I lost 100 lbs 4 yrs ago....I did have a tummy tuck which took 6 inches of skin off my belly and 2 inches of skin off my boobs.....my legs are a lost cause. I am looking into a laser type, non invasive thing to see if that will help. My legs I guess look some better, but not much. My 7 yr old likes to "jiggle" all of my loose skin left and he thinks it is fun watching it! Fun stuff, uh?? LOL!! For now, I am just accepting it....I can't handle another surgery for cost and recovery reasons.....maybe the laser thing will help? I should look into it.....
  • nellie_88
    nellie_88 Posts: 256 Member
    Hi guys... I'll post a couple of pics. I dont have a lot of loose skin, but it has greatly improve after having 2 kids. I gained over 50# with my son. I have a wayy early before pic, but it is at home. The first pic was taken a few months ago before I started the Jamie Eason Live fit. The second pic was taken 2 weeks ago, skin is not as loose. Hope this helps!

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  • liftingheavy
    liftingheavy Posts: 551 Member
    Wow, I notice a big difference in your pics. In a couple of weeks no less, that's fantastic.
  • nikkiej2012
    nikkiej2012 Posts: 236 Member
    just wanted to say ..you look fab:smile:
  • hedwighigh
    hedwighigh Posts: 299
    Nellie_88, you look great and I definitely see the improvement.
    I'm gonna have to look into Jamie Eason Live fit.
    I've been doing Jillian Michael's work out DVDs. First 30 Day Shred and now Ripped in 30 and there has been some improvement in my belly button region but I really want more.
    My before and after for 30 Day Shred are on my blog. I don't have any for Ripped since I'm still doing it but I'll have before/afters for that in a few weeks.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hedwighigh/view/30-day-shred-before-and-after-217196
  • peasantgirly
    peasantgirly Posts: 173 Member
    Wow, I notice a big difference in your pics. In a couple of weeks no less, that's fantastic.

    I don't think she said it happened after a couple weeks. I think she just said she took the pic a couple weeks ago. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

    Either way, definite improvement!! :)
  • nellie_88
    nellie_88 Posts: 256 Member
    Wow, I notice a big difference in your pics. In a couple of weeks no less, that's fantastic.

    I don't think she said it happened after a couple weeks. I think she just said she took the pic a couple weeks ago. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

    Either way, definite improvement!! :)

    Thanks for all the nice comments guys, I appreciate it! The first pic was taken in October of last year and the second was taken 2 weeks ago.
  • nellie_88
    nellie_88 Posts: 256 Member
    Nellie_88, you look great and I definitely see the improvement.
    I'm gonna have to look into Jamie Eason Live fit.
    I've been doing Jillian Michael's work out DVDs. First 30 Day Shred and now Ripped in 30 and there has been some improvement in my belly button region but I really want more.
    My before and after for 30 Day Shred are on my blog. I don't have any for Ripped since I'm still doing it but I'll have before/afters for that in a few weeks.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hedwighigh/view/30-day-shred-before-and-after-217196

    I think you look great! Just keep with the program, you'll start seeing more changes in time. The Jamie Eason program is great, it lays out a meal plan and you work your whole body, not just abs. I love it!
  • kriskaryl
    kriskaryl Posts: 120 Member
    I had gastric bypass on 7/28/11 and have lost 97 lbs so far. I do have loose skin on my arms, inner thighs, and stomach. I do not want to have to go through surgery, so I am intensely working out. Since joining the gym 30 days ago, I've lost 3 inches on my hips, 1.5 on my thighs, 2.5 on my waist, and 1.5 on my biceps. With those results, I will continue to work out and increase the intensity.
  • ladyplaz
    ladyplaz Posts: 111 Member
    I use Sauve Cucumber lotion. I have an allergy to cocoa butter unfortunantly. But, I am using it everyday to help my skin stay supple! At least my hubby says its helping. :smile:
  • KellyBgetsfit
    KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
    wow, Nellie, that gives me hope! You look great! Thanks for sharing!
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